Breast Reduction

Here’s what you should know about breast reduction surgery (reduction mammaplasty), a reconstructive surgery procedure for women and men offered by Colorado Springs plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Greg Liebscher:

Many emotional and health problems can be caused by breasts that are larger than they should—for both men and women. People can experience significant discomfort and pain along with issues with their self image. In addition, large breasts can impair physical activity and the enjoyment of an active lifestyle. Fortunately, the pains and discomforts of having too large of breasts can be reduced with breast reduction surgery.

Breast reduction surgery may be covered by most insurances. The procedure is safe and overwhelmingly satisfying. The results are natural-looking and comfortable.

Video: Breast Reduction Surgery, Reduction Mammaplasty Explained

Watch this video interview with Dr. Greg Liebscher to learn the benefits and risks of having a breast reduction procedure:

Breast Reduction Surgery Colorado Springs(music) Breast reduction surgery is the term it’s used for making large breasts smaller, in it’s simplest form and it’s typically done for women who are having neck, back shoulder pains that are all muscular-skeletal in nature. You’re going to have people that have an achy, tight, drawing upper-back, shoulder, headaches. Then, you make the breast smaller, removing anywhere from 2-3 pounds sometimes off of each breast and that alleviates those symptoms. It’s all primarily breast tissue and fat, depending on the age. As we age, the the breasts become more and more fat and less breast, so for the younger individual, it’s a lot of breast that’s being removed and in an older individual, it’s a lot of actually just fat. The risks – like any surgery – there are the basic risks of infection, bleeding, and scars that go along with it, but the big ones here are that you have those scars on the breasts that you need to go over with your surgeon, which can lose sensitivty in the nipple complex. You never want to do this in someone who smokes because you can cause the nipple to die and then sometimes you can have a scar form inside the breast that can be confused with cancer that requires further imaging later down the road. Breast reduction surgery is actually – of all the surgeries anybody can do – it has the highest satisfaction rate across the board, across surgeons, across the country. You’re looking at about 99% satisfaction rates. When we’re talking with patients and going over all the bad outcomes, and what can happen, what cannot happen, even if someone has a complication, they’re usually actually very satisfied if you’ve done it for the right reasons. (music) (music) (music)

Be Informed About Your Procedure

Being your own advocate for safety and satisfying results is crucial. When you sit down to talk to your plastic surgeon about your procedure, be sure to ask detailed questions. Your properly preparing for and taking care of yourself after surgery is important to best assure positive outcomes.

Learn What a Breast Reduction Surgery Can Do for You

Not all individuals are the same. If you’re considering a breast reduction surgery in Colorado Springs, CO, be sure to talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon about your options for treatment and expected outcomes. To schedule a free and private consultation with Dr. Greg Liebscher, call 719-634-2503. Consult with your health insurance provider for coverage details.